The Deputy Director General of the Public Registry of Panama, Jean Pierre Chevalier Ríos, has submitted his formal and irrevocable resignation from the position he had held since August 16, 2024.
The resignation letter was delivered on February 5, 2026, the same date on which his departure became effective. In the document, Chevalier stated that he is leaving the position “with the certainty of having fulfilled the assigned duties,” ensuring that he acted with responsibility and commitment at the head of the institution. No additional details regarding the reasons for his decision were provided.
This departure comes at a critical moment for the Public Registry, a sensitive entity for legal procedures, properties, and corporations, where any change in leadership generates attention from both the public and private sectors. As of now, there is no information regarding who will assume the position on an interim basis or if the Executive branch has a defined replacement. The Public Registry continues to operate normally while an official pronouncement is awaited.
